1981 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Accord | 100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
